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Green leader Zack Polanski backs legalisation of all drugs

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 10/03/2025 - 09:32
Zack Polanski speaks to BBC South East on the party's new approach ahead of the party's conference.

Top NHS boss backed surgeon whose failures contributed to deaths

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 10/03/2025 - 02:08
Seven people died following multiple failures by Karen Booth who continues to work for the NHS.

Is it a cold, flu or Covid – and how to avoid the worst

BBC Health RSS Feed - Fri, 10/03/2025 - 00:30
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

'I have Tourette's - just treat us the same as everyone else'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 10/02/2025 - 17:58
John Davidson tells us what it is like to have his life and journey with Tourette’s syndrome made into a film.

Mum's anti-chemo views influenced daughter's death

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 10/02/2025 - 14:59
Paloma Shemirani died after refusing chemotherapy despite a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Pharmacies can issue UTI drugs without GP visit

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 10/02/2025 - 11:52
From October, most pharmacies in Wales can treat women under 64 who have urinary tract infections.

Inquiry into why man was given cancer treatment for 16 years

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 10/02/2025 - 05:11
Jonathan Jones says he was given chemotherapy tablets for 16 years, contrary to NHS guidelines.

Heart surgeon's failures contributed to multiple deaths

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 10/02/2025 - 05:09
Karen Booth carried out operations she wasn’t skilled enough to perform, an investigation found.

First local endometriosis support centre to open

BBC Health RSS Feed - Thu, 10/02/2025 - 04:57
The charity-run centre in Hull will help women with the condition that can cause extreme pain.

New guidance on doctors' sexual misconduct cases

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 10/01/2025 - 12:07
It follows criticism that the body which determines whether doctors are fit to practise in the UK was being too lenient.

'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 10/01/2025 - 06:00
Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.

'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 10/01/2025 - 06:00
Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.

Every GP practice now has to offer online booking

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 10/01/2025 - 05:41
Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.

I went undercover as a cleaner at a failing care home. Here's what I witnessed

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 10/01/2025 - 05:09
Catriona MacPhee worked in a Highland care home for seven weeks as part of BBC Disclosure investigation.

Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 10/01/2025 - 02:15
The scandal has prompted a massive backlash in the world's biggest skin cancer hotspot.

Surgeon offered womb removals in 'minutes' without proper examination, women say

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 10/01/2025 - 01:35
Only "good fortune" prevented ex-gynaecologist Daniel Hay from causing more harm to women, a report says.

Surgeon offered womb removals in 'minutes' without proper examination, women say

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 10/01/2025 - 01:35
Only "good fortune" prevented ex-gynaecologist Daniel Hay from causing more harm to women, a report says.

I went undercover as a cleaner at a failing care home. Here's what I witnessed

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/30/2025 - 21:57
Catriona MacPhee worked in a Highland care home for seven weeks as part of BBC Disclosure investigation.

Experiencing peace among the flowers

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/30/2025 - 16:41
Audrey forgets her indoor troubles when she's outside in her garden.

Gardening to feel like yourself again

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/30/2025 - 16:24
Ramona finds relief from needing to mask her autism when she's in her garden.

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